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C1 PSC

1996 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,679 mi
Last recorded50,679 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 PSC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 50,679 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 50,014 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,112 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 49,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 48,146 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracks

Pass 7 Oct 2021 47,643 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 46,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,825 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

both rear flexi hose damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,886 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 40,347 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,402 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 30,211 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 27,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 23,132 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 23,132 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,932 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,587 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,638 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,251 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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C1 PSC is a 1996 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1996 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C1 PSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C1 PSC registered?

C1 PSC is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is C1 PSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 PSC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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